Executive Director / Lead Organizer

Location

Maryland | United States

Job description

Philadelphia Unemployment Project

Executive Director / Lead Organizer

Based in Philadelphia, PA

The Philadelphia Unemployment Project (PUP) was founded in 1975 to organize and serve the unemployed and working poor. It has a current staff of six. PUP has a long history of organizing, advocacy and providing services to unemployed and low-income people. It organizes people and builds coalitions on issues such as access to decent paying jobs, foreclosure and eviction prevention, unemployment compensation, health access and transportation.

The organization is funded with long term grants from the Philadelphia Division of Housing and Community Development and PennDOT. It also raises funds from PHFA, foundations, fundraisers, and donations. The Board of Directors consists of elected PUP members and community representatives, including clergy and labor. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors through monthly Board meetings.

DUTIES

• Identify and develop an organizing strategy for issues of importance to unemployed and low-income people.
• Prepare funding proposals, meet with funders, and oversee compliance with all contracts and grants. Ensure program data is collected and reported.
• Supervise staff through regular contact on work goals, annual evaluations, and monthly staff meetings.
• Network with other advocates to encourage coalition work on issues, including labor unions, Legal Services, and the religious community.
• Prepare budgets, oversee income and expenditures as well as cash flow.
• Work with Board of Directors; prepare agenda and materials for monthly meetings. Experience in researching and organizing advocacy campaigns

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in researching and organizing advocacy campaigns
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a non-profit organization
• Ability to fundraise and write grant proposals
• Ability to work with and establish strong relationships with diverse populations
• Skilled in writing and public speaking
• Leadership ability
• Education: BA preferred but not required.

Salary commensurate with experience. $65- $85K. Excellent benefits, including fully paid health insurance, dental and eyeglass plans, matching 403(b) plan, generous days off and vacation days.

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